Commiphora mol mol

Commiphora mol [Image]. [2014]. Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Commiphora_caudata_leaves.jpg

Common name: 
Myrrh
(Kuhn, Winston, 2008, p. 317)

Latin binomial:
Commiphora myrrha or Commiphora mol mol 
(Kuhn, Winston, 2008, p. 317)
 

Family: 
Burseraceae 
(Kuhn, Winston, 2008, p. 317)

Parts used:
Gum Resin
(Kuhn, Winston, 2008, p. 317)

Active constituents:

• Essential oil
• Resin
• Gum

(Hoffman, 1983, p.212).
 

Actions:

• Anti-microbial
• Astringent
• Carminitive
• Anti catarrhal
• Expectorant
• Vulnerary 

(Hoffman, 1983, p.212) 

Indications:

• Chronic bronchitis
• Common cold, chronic catarrh
• Inflammation of the mouth and throat
• Gastritis
• Dyspepsia,
• Amenorrhea, 
• Leukorrhea 
• Topical treatment for inflammation of mouth, throat, skin
  inflammations, wounds, abrasions

(Hoffman, 1983, p.212)

Dosage:

• Infusion: As the resin only dissolves in water with difficulty, it should be powdered well to make and infusion- poor 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of the powder and leave to infuse for 10-15 min, drink 3 times daily
• Tincture: 1-4 ml, 3 times daily 

(Hoffman, 1983, p.212)

 

Combinations: 
Combines well with echinacea for infections and as a mouth wash for ulcers.
For external use it should be combined with distilled witch hazel
(Hoffman, 1983, p.212)

References:

Hoffman, D. (1983) The holistic herbal. Element books: Dorset.  

Kuhn, M. & Winston, D. (2008). Herbal Therapy & Supplements; A Scientific and Traditional Approach (Second edition). Williams & Wilkins: Philadelphia.